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1834 Large 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters

Large Cents · Coronet Head Large Cents · 1816–1839
Regular
Weight10.89 g
Diameter28.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 1,855,100 Combined mintage for all 1834 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition100% Copper
DesignerRobert Scot / Christian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-221

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The 1834 Large 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters variety combines three die characteristics: a larger numeral 8 in the date, larger obverse stars, and medium-sized reverse lettering. The 1834 date is one of the most variety-rich years in the Coronet Head series, with multiple permutations of date numeral size, star size, and letter size creating a complex variety matrix.

For a collector who wants a single 1834, any variety serves equally well. For a variety specialist, the 1834 is a multi-coin project that requires tracking each permutation as a separate acquisition.

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GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F)
VF-20 Very Fine (VF)
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF)
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU)
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS)
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1834 Large 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters Coronet Head Large Cents were minted?
1,855,100 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1834 varieties).
What is a 1834 Large 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters Coronet Head Large Cent made of?
100% Copper, weighing 10.89 g.
What is the melt value of a 1834 Large 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters Coronet Head Large Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1834 Large 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters Coronet Head Large Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.